Arham Abtahi , BACP

Arham Abtahi is a BACP-credentialed counsellor with six years of clinical experience working in integrative psychotherapy. She brings focused experience supporting people who have survived child sexual abuse and domestic abuse, as well as those coping with anxiety, depression, loss, isolation and a range of trauma-related difficulties. Her practice reflects an ability to work sensitively within complex cultural contexts, enabling her to respond thoughtfully to culturally nuanced concerns.

Her approach is strongly relational and trauma-informed, drawing on evidence-based methods that are tailored to each person’s needs. She emphasises the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle for change, creating a respectful, non-judgmental space where clients can explore feelings and experiences. Her integrative style attends to both psychological and bodily experience while considering how early relationship patterns continue to shape present life.

Therapy with Arham is collaborative and client-centred, with an emphasis on building self-awareness, identifying strengths, and supporting recovery and growth. She works alongside clients to set goals and navigate change, offering support that honours each person’s resilience and capacity for healing. Those considering therapy are welcomed with warmth and encouragement to take the first step toward their goals.

Relational Approaches and Online Care

Arham integrates attachment-based and client-centred methods to guide online therapy in a way that emphasises relationships and personal meaning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections with caregivers shape current patterns in relationships and emotional responses - it can be especially helpful for people dealing with abandonment, attachment difficulties, or relational trauma. Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the centre of sessions, offering empathetic listening and collaboration to support self-exploration, self-esteem growth and clearer decision-making.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Arham works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best. Together they review needs, goals and preferences and adapt methods over time so therapy remains responsive and relevant to the client’s life.

Online therapy with Arham is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for people to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family and other commitments, and they support access to licensed professionals from a range of locations.